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Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte greets her mother, Elizabeth, upon arriving at Sangguniang Panlungsod during the oath taking of her brother, Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte. VP Duterte has requested the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at the Philippine High School for the Arts. Edge Davao

NBI 11 gathers additional evidence during reenactment of bar shooting

By MAYA M. PADILLO

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he National Bureau of Investigation-Davao Region (NBI-Davao Region) gathered additional evidence during the reenactment conducted on Monday of the July 2 bar shooting incident in Davao City.

Investigator Juhary Guro told Edge Davao the additional evidence would be help the case for the victim Amierkhan Mangacop and his family.

“Ang purpose for me kaya nag-conduct ako ng reenactment is to determine kung totoo ang mga sinasabi ng mga witnesses.

Yes, so far, we gathered ad-

ditional information in favor of the victim,” Guro said in a phone interview.

Guro also said that the parents of Mangacop already allowed for their son’s body to be autopsied.

He said a medico legal was already en route Monday evening to Cotabato where the victim’s body was brought after the shooting incident.

“Pumayag na ang par-

ents na ma-autopsy kasi sa mga Muslims bawal i-autopsy pero pumayag na sila.

Meron ng medico legal na proceeding to Cotabato to conduct the autopsy,” Guro said.

In a statement, the Mangacop Family formally requested an autopsy in a letter submitted to NBI-Davao Region. Due to religious and cultural reasons, the fam-

would like to reiterate that the agency does not tolerate abuses in any form,” DepEd said in a statement Tuesday.

“Under the strong leadership of Secretary Sara Duterte, DepEd will continuously promote a healthy and safe environment for our learners and teachers.”

DepEd said it is also conducting a similar investigation in relation with its child protection policy.

“The Department and

PHSA Administration are currently reviewing the school’s existing policies and strengthening its internal mechanisms to ensure the safety of the students inside the premises of the institution,” DepEd said.

In a VICE World News report released in June, some current and former students claimed experiencing sexual, verbal, and emotional abuse from some teachers and staff of

the institution.

In January, current students and alumni also signed a letter urging the PHSA administration to ensure the campus would be safe from abuse.

“We go in blindly, not knowing that this free education comes at a price, unaware of the culture that thrives in PHSA—one that perpetuates abuse, fostered by silencing and neglect,” the letter read.

In response to the vi-

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Next school year opens on Aug. 22, DepEd says

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lementary and secondary schools will no longer be allowed to implement distance and blended learning by November, the Department of Education (DepEd) has announced as it moved to resume in-person classes at full capacity in the coming months.

The DepEd bared the policy in a July 11 order that also contained the calendar for School Year 2022-2023, scheduled to open on August 22.

According to the DepEd, public and private schools in basic education can implement distance and blended learning until October 31, 2022.

“Starting November 2, 2022, all public and private schools shall have transitioned to 5 days [per week of] in-person classes,” the agency said in the order made public on Tuesday.

“After the said date, no

school shall be allowed to implement purely distance learning or blended learning except for those that are implementing Alternative Delivery Modes,” it said.

Alternative Delivery Modes refer to “instructional or learning modalities that do not strictly follow the typical set-up for regular classroom instruction,” based on a 2019 DepEd order. These include homeschooling, modified inschool off-school approach, and night and open high schools.

The department said its order would be applicable “regardless of the COVID-19 alert level imposed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases or the Department of Health in areas where schools are located.”

The agency also set guidelines to prevent the

ral report, the premiere school for young artists vowed to provide “safe learning environment” for its students.

But the PHSA management described as “unfair” over “sweeping generalization” that the state-run school had become a “haven for abuse”.

“As felt by many of our alumni, teachers and staff, some of whom have worked at PHSA for more than 20 years, the sweep-

ing generalization, as shown in the articles portraying the PHSA as haven for abuse, is unfair,” the institution said in a statement.

“But please be assured all our school personnel are working hand in hand towards providing our students a safe learning environment, whether online or in Makiling.”

The PHSA is an attached agency of the education department.

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Sara asks NBI to probe alleged abuses at PHSA

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ice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio has requested the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at the Philippine High School for the Arts.

In a letter sent to the NBI on July 11, Duterte has asked the agency to provide a “comprehensive report on the issue as soon as possible”.

“The Department

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National Bureau of Investigation-Davao Region (NBI-Davao Region) investigator Juhary Guro answers questions from members of local media during a presser at the NBI 11 office in Davao City on Friday. Guro said the agency gathered additional evidence favorable for the victim Amierkhan Mangacop during the reenactment conducted on Monday of the bar shooting incident in Davao City. Edge Davao

Investors told to respect IP rights on Marilog lands

By MAYA M. PADILLO

City gov’t rolls out District health center vaccination vs Covid-19

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fter a few days of dry runs, vaccination against Covid-19 in the 18 district health centers of Davao City officially started on Monday; bringing Covid-19 vaccination services closer and more accessible to all Dabawenyos.

The vaccines are available to clients aged 5 and above.

All district health centers have a “no wrong door” policy, where clients do not necessarily need to reside in a specific district to avail of Covid vaccine shots from the district health center there.

The Tomas Claudio Health Center, which covers the 10 barangays within District A, conducted a dry-run of district health vaccinations on Thursday last week and was deemed successful.

According to District Health Physician for District A Dr. Harlyn Jan B. Espela, in an interview with the City Information Office on Monday, the number of vaccinees that visited the health center since its dry-run on Thursday numbered over a hundred. She said that most clients they have catered to are those looking to be jabbed with booster shots.

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sa District A, daghan-daghan pud mi’g mga vaccinees since nag-start mi og vaccination.

Actually, last week nagsugod na mi Thursday; dili mubaba sa one hundred ang nagapa-vaccine sa amo every day (Here at Tomas Claudio District A, we’ve catered to a significant number of vaccinees since we started the vaccination. We actually started Thursday last week; no less than one hundred clients get their shots from us every day),” Espela said.

Espela added that the district health center caters to all clients regardless of their address and that mobile vaccinations at the barangay levels are currently being eyed. “Actually, tanang muanhi dihi sa Tomas Claudio gina-cater namo regardless kung District A sila or District B. Maski gikan sila’g layo nga area gina-cater namo diri. Pero ang target gyud namo is ma-cater namo tanan barangay sa District A. And hopefully ang plano namin is mag-mobile mismo (Actually, we cater to all clients who come here in Tomas Claudio regardless of whether they come from District A or B. Though they come from other areas, we ca-

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ndigenous People’s Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of the 19th City Council Peg-Buyyahon Rodolfo M. Mande clarified that it is not forbidden to buy land in Marilog District in Davao City but it must undergo proper procedure.

Marilog District has become an emerging destination due to the proliferation of commercial and private in-land resorts and restaurants operating within the area via Transfer of Rights,

which means the transfer of all the rights specified in the land concession agreement or the long-term lease agreement.

“Taud-taud na nga makita nato na ga-mushroom

na ang bukid kay karon magsige na ug tinindogay didto ug mga A-houses, rest houses, commercialized na ang uban. Kana ang among isa ka suliran karon. Sabton nato ang rights sa tribu ug muagi sa protocols para walay bangi ug i-respeto nato ang isa’t isa. Iagi sa tama na proseso,” Mande said in an interview with the Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Tuesday.

Mande, who is a Matigsalog, clarified that investors

are only using Transfer of Rights and can’t claim the property.

“Naay mga nakapanag-iya didto mga kaubanan namo na tribu na luag-luag pud na mga lugar gyud ug sauna pag daghan ka ug anak muangkon gyud ka ug luag kay para kung maminyo ang inyong mga anak naa sila’y balikan ug naa silay kabutangan sa ilang balay.

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very well with his campaign platforms and one of which is to address the prevalence of bullying in all its major forms.

“Some people consider bullying a normal occurrence, a form of banter for which we as social animals are pre-disposed to. This may be true to a certain degree, however, once such banter passes a certain threshold it exits the realm of innocence and becomes offensive, degrading, and even downright unbear-

able. The fact that bullying exists not just in the traditional school setting but has extended itself in the workplace and even in cyberspace suggests that there is nothing normal about it,” he said.

He said the ill-effects of bullying do not just leave to the parents, guardians, siblings, relatives, and friends but also on the offender.

“It is therefore decisive that a distinction is made between the use of banter and full pledge bullying. The

limits of the free exercise of one’s rights have to be defined and refine to the needs of the times. It is in this delineation that defines the limits of acceptable behavior from that which is well and truly offensive and objectionable,” he said.

He also cited Article 19 of the New Civil Code of the Philippines which provides one of the most telling guides as to the proper conduct of human relations. He cited that every person must

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neophyte councilor in Davao City is urging his colleagues to take action against bullying in the city.

In his privilege speech in the 20th City Council on Tuesday, Councilor Enzo Villafuerte proposed the enactment of the Anti-Bullying Ordinance of Davao City.

He was handed the chairmanship of the Committee on Civil, Political, and Human Rights for the 20th City Council and according to him, this committee aligns

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Children buy ice cream to flight off the heat during a very warm Tuesday morning. Edge Davao

BSP to retailers, banks: Accept folded P1K polymer banknotes

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etailers and banks should accept folded bills—whether they are paper or polymer—as payment for day-to-day transactions, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Monday night.

The BSP issued the statement amid reports that a mall refused a P1,000 polymer bill because it was folded.

SM has since said that it would accept folded polymer bills as long as they had not been mutilated such as when it is ripped because a staple wire had been removed.

“The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas informs the public that folded banknotes, whether paper or polymer, can still be circulated and accepted for payment,” the BSP said in a statement.

“As such, retailers and banks should accept them for day-to-day payment transactions,” it added.

“The BSP issues this advisory to address concerns raised on social media regarding non-acceptance by some establishments of folded 1000Piso polymer banknotes,” the BSP said.

The BSP said it had released guidelines on the proper handling of polymer banknotes.

This includes storing banknotes in wallets where they fit properly, keeping them clean, and using them as payment for goods and services.

The BSP said that

the guidelines applied to both paper and polymer banknotes.

“The handling guidelines were issued to raise public awareness on the proper use of polymer and paper banknotes to safeguard their integrity and prolong their lifespan,” the BSP said.

“If an individual is doubtful on the value and/or authenticity of a banknote, he or she is encouraged to go to any bank for assistance. The bank will then refer the banknote to the BSP for examination,” it added.

operations if we no longer have the capital to run our business. Our small business is a hand-to-mouth operation.)

“Ang kinikikita po namin sa araw na ito ay yan din ang gagamitin namin para pambili ng materyales, pagpapasahod sa mga tao,” she added.

(What we earn today is also what we will use to buy materials and pay our workers.)

Lunar said that a sack of flour rose to P1,200 – P1,300 from P1,000 last January.

She noted that a sack of

sugar now sells at P3,000 – P3,300, a sack of salt at P350, a kilogram of yeast was P250 – P300, and a drum of oil was 4,200 to P4,500.

To bear the rising cost of ingredients and still sell pandesal at P2, the bakeries have decreased the size of their pandesal from the previous 30 – 35 grams to 18 – 25 grams.

“Mawawala na po ang kalidad nito… dahil ito ay magbaba ng timbang at mabilis tumigas,” Lunar said, adding that the price increase in each pandesal would only earn them 50

centavos to P1.

(It will lose its quality… because it will be lighter and will harden quickly.)

DTI and DA Trade Industry Undersecretary Ruth Castelo said they are still studying if they would approve the proposed pandesal price hike.

“Nakita natin talaga ang pag-akyat ng presyo internationally dahil nga imported and harina na ginagamit natin,” Castelo said.

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Bakers group seeks hike in the price of pandesal

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bakers association is looking to hike the price of regular pandesal amid the rising cost of raw materials.

Asosayon ng Panderong Pilipino Director Princess Lunar said that they sought to increase the price of pandesal from P3 to at least P4.

“Pwede po kaming magsara kung talaga pong wala na po kaming mapapaikot na puhunan para po sa aming negosyo. Ito po kasing aming maliit na negosyong ay hand-tomouth ang aming pagpapaikot dito,” Lunar said.

(We can shut down our

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Agri dept.’s BAI eases some poultry measures to stabilize supply, price

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he Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) eased inter-island movement measures for some poultry products to ensure the stability of supply and market price.

“Among the measures being undertaken is allowing inter-island movement from mainland Luzon of day-old chicks, hatching eggs and ready to lay pullets,” BAI officer-in-charge

(OIC) Reildrin Morales said in a statement Monday.

However, only avian influenza (AI)-free day-old chicks and hatching eggs will be allowed for inter-island movement.

“Movement is allowed provided they tested negative for AI 28 days from the date of sample collection.

For ready-to-lay pullets, movement is allowed provided they tested negative

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PH retailers group backs taxes on online purchases, services

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he Philippine Retailers Association said it fully supports the new government’s proposal to impose taxes on online purchases as well as single-use plastic products in a bid to generate more revenues.

In a statement, PRA president Rosemarie Ong said the new taxes would level the playing field for both online and offline transactions, apart from providing the government with additional revenues.

“The PRA believes that

if the Philippines impose proper taxes and regulations on all e-commerce and online purchases that delivers and transacts in the country, it will not only level the playing field for all retailers, but also pave way for true competition in the industry as well as contribute in the growth of our local economy,” Ong said.

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno earlier made a new push for the new taxes to beef up the economy and

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A shop attendant waits for customers in front of a store selling sandals and ready-to-wear items at NCCC VPlaza mall in Davao City on Tuesday. Edge Davao

16 establishments on SSS-Davao’s radar Ex-GMA Cabinet member appointed DOE secretary

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resident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has chosen a former cabinet member of the Arroyo administration as the secretary of the Department of Energy.

“The President has designated a new Energy Secretary, Raphael Perpetuo Lotilla,” Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said in a press statement.

Angeles said the designation of Lotilla “is right now a nomination, pending clarification of his employment status.”

“Atty Lotilla, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s personal choice to head the DOE, is currently an independent director of Aboitiz Power and also of ENEXOR,” she added.

Sec. 8 of Republic Act 7638 or the Act Creating the Department of Energy states that “No officer, external auditor, accountant, or legal counsel of any private company or enterprise primarily engaged in the energy industry shall be eligible for appointment as Secretary

within two (2) years from his retirement, resignation, or separation therefrom.”

“Thus while the matter is reviewed to determine whether an independent director is considered an officer of the company, Lotilla is considered a nominee,” she said.

Lotilla was Energy Secretary under the administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2005-2007. He was also Deputy Director General of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).

Prior to his appointment to DOE, Lotilla was President of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM).

PSALM is the government corporation tasked to manage the privatization of power generation assets, independent power producers contracts and other non-power assets, including the management of financial obligations and stranded

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he Social Security System (SSS) in Davao is running after 16 delinquent establishments in the city with multi-million worth of unpaid contributions.

In an interview Monday, SSS-Davao branch account officer Greta Fe Quayle said the agency will impose the necessary charges against the 16 establishments to implement impartiality among paying and responsible employers.

“These are the most

delinquent. Some with PHP2.4 million (M), PHP9M unpaid contributions,” Quayle said, without naming the establishments to avoid shaming them in public.

“We aim to only implement our policy. We are subject to ridicule when we implement higher con-

tributions to the public, so we need to be stringent with those that are evading their contributions,” she said.

In a recently conducted race after contribution evaders (RACE) activity, Quayle said the local SSS branch issued show-cause orders to five private establishments to remind them of them to remit their employees’ contributions to the agency.

“The five have already complied because we issued a notice that if their

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BIR Commissioner Lilia Guillermo on Monday and asked that the agency prioritize RA 9999, signed into law during the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

“However, 12 years since the law was signed, the law is still unimplemented, pri-

marily because the BIR has yet to promulgate the necessary IRR (Implementing Rules and Regulations). The law provides that it should have been issued 90 days from the date of its effectivity,” Lapid said in a statement.

RA 9999 seeks to encourage lawyers and pro-

he Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) must see to it that Republic Act (RA) No. 9999, or the Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010 which grants lawyers tax deductions for providing services to indigent clients, is being implemented.

Senator Lito Lapid wrote

unpaid contributions are not settled within 15 days, they will face charges,” Quayle said.

SSS said erring establishments can settle their obligations to the agency by availing of the Pandemic Relief and Reconstructing Program-Enhanced Installment Payment Program (PRRP) 3.

The PRRP 3 allows qualified employers to settle their past-due SS and Employees’ Compensation contributions in install-

fessional firms to render actual free legal services to the poor to help decongest the workload of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO).

“It ensures that every person who cannot afford the services of a counsel is provided with a competent

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In proposing an Anti-Bullying Ordinance in Davao City:

Some people consider bullying a normal occurrence, a form of banter for which we as social animals are pre-disposed to. This may be true to a certain degree, however, once such banter passes a certain threshold it exits the realm of innocence and becomes offensive, degrading, and even downright unbearable. The fact that bullying exists not just in the traditional school setting but has extended itself in the workplace and even in cyberspace suggests that there is nothing normal about it.”

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HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!

SAVING GIANT CLAMS Our waters are teemed with marine species that are found nowhere else in the world. Unfortunately, some of them are on the verge of extinction if nothing is done to stop the dwindling of their population.

Consider the marine turtles, locally known as pawikan. There are only eight species of marine turtles known. But what most Filipinos don’t know is that five of these species can be in our waters, mostly in the Turtle Islands. These are the Green Sea (known in the science world as Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), and Leatherback (Dermocheyls coriacea).

Unfortunately, all these species are listed under the Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which means the trade of these species and subspecies is strictly “prohibited except for educational, scientific or research and study purposes.”

Another marine species that thrives in the Philippine waters is the giant clam, locally known as taklobo and known in the science world as Tridacna gigas.

It may not be endemic in the

country but the Philippines is one of the few countries where it lives. This bivalve mollusk can be found most in the coral reefs of South Pacific and Indian Ocean. It is also present in the South China Sea. Giant clams are the largest living bivalves as their size can reach up to 1.5 meters. They are described as “solar marine species,” which means they need the sun to grow, survive and thrive.

Most of them prefer to live in shallow waters, particularly in coral reef areas that makes them vulnerable to poaching and exploitation.

“The giant clam gets only one chance to find a nice home,” according to a report released by the National Geographic. “Once it fastens itself to a spot on a reef, there it sits for the rest of its life.”

Just like the marine turtles, giant clams are also on the brink of extinction. “Populations of wild giant clams are declining rapidly in various countries, including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines,” deplores Endangered Species International.

It is not surprising therefore why giant claims also appeared in the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature

(IUCN). Like the marine turtles, giant clams are also included in the CITES list.

To save the giant clams, the government included the giant clams in the Philippine Fisheries Code (Republic Act 8550). It prohibits the collecting, property, sale and export of giant clams.

Should someone caught violating the law, the person will be fined administratively “three times the value of the species, or P300,000 to P3 million.”

In addition, the person committing the unlawful act will be imprisoned from five to eight years and a fine equivalent to twice the administrative fine, and forfeiture of species.

Like tawilis, giant clams are harvested for food. “Though the soft body parts account for about 10% of the body weight, it is nearly pure, healthy protein,” said Oceana, an international organization trying to protect the world’s oceans.

“The giant clam is considered a delicacy in Japan, France, Southeast Asia and many Pacific Islands,” Wikipedia claims.

“Some Asian foods include the meat from the muscles of clams.”

Others believe giant clams have aphrodisiac powers. Wikipedia offers this brief account: “A team of American and Italian re-

searchers analyzed bivalves and found they were rich in amino acids that trigger increased levels of sex hormones. Their high zinc content aids the production of testosterone.”

Saving giant clams is not a lost cause though. Although there are some programs being done in various parts of the world, it is in the Philippines that there has been the most success.

“Giant clams are being protected through the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs),” says Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero, an academician at the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). MPAs restrict human activity for a conservation purpose, typically to protect natural resources.

In addition, artificial spawning of giant clams has already been done by the Marine Science Institute (MSI) of the University of the Philippines at the Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Bolinao, Pangasinan.

Over 40,000 giant clams are reportedly living at the Silaqui Ocean Nursery in the said province.

In Davao Region, another success story was initiated by the Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) which manages the Marine Reserve Park and Multipurpose Hatchery at Barangay

Adecor in Kaputian District in the Island Garden City of Samal.

Preservation efforts commenced in 1999 when the area was declared a marine park. It got a major boost when MSI provided the much-needed support through its Giant Clam Enhancement Program. Today, more than 3,500 giant clams are thriving in the 14-hectare marine reserve park.

In response to the call for conservation and increasing interest among the locals and international tourists on giant clams, DNSC launched the community-based Taklobo Tours Project. It started in 2013 and now it is one of the island’s tourist destinations.

“Awesome and inspiring marine sanctuary that protects several species of giant clams,” commented one tourist. “With our snorkel masks on, we were led underwater by a certified guide to witness firsthand these amazing sea creatures. We also learned about their habitat, life cycle and feeding. A definite must-see.”

There’s still hope for giant clams, after all. “To save our giant clams, we should protect them in the wild from poachers (particularly foreigners) and promote their sea farming,” suggests Dr. Guerrero.

ANTONIO V. FIGUEROA FAST BACKWARD

WARTIME SAGA OF TWO CATHOLICS (3) A friendship that started during the war between President Manuel A. Roxas and Japanese Army officer Lt. Col. Nobuhiko Jimbo flourished eventually after the former’s death. The legacy of this amity has become one of the enduring reasons for the strong Philippine-Japan alliance.

On October 19, 1948, in a poignant letter to Brig. Gen. Courtney Whitney, head of the Government Section, GHQ, SCAP, in Marunuochi, Tokyo, Lt. Col. Jimbo wrote about his sadness that President Roxas died before being able to visit Japan. Poignantly, he also wrote about the Roxas memorial held in Tokyo, the U.S. ‘democracy and humanism,’ and his rescue of the deceased president during the war, saying: “I was on an active service amidst the powder smoke and

hails of shells on the Philippine field from March, 1942 till January, 1944. During this period, I witnessed, much to my astonishment, the superiority of the American-Filipino Army highly modernized and well trained.

What struck me more keenly was the fact that the spirit of American democracy and humanism pervaded every nook and corner of the Philippines.

“Your Excellency perhaps are (sic) aware of what I did to save the life of the late President Dr. Roxas, but that was nothing but the performance of my duty as a staff officer. Yet, the fact that this happened to make a profound impression on U.S. Headquarters as an act of humanity is a great honor to me.

“The act of rescuing a great man like Dr. Roxas at that critical moment, which people are apt to

exaggerate, should not bring so much praised, for it was rather he himself who, by his unflinching courage and great personality, won victory over the rifle and the sword as well as over threats from the Japanese Army. It was by the Will of God that the lives of Dr. Roxas and his family were saved. It also seems to me that Heaven accepted the prayers of the Philippine people and gave Dr. Roxas to them as the first president of their Republic. Yet, I am convinced, that is an incident which shall shine brilliantly in the history of the Philippines for ages to come.”

Significantly, Lt. Col. Jimbo also wrote that had it not for the dropping of false charges against him by the U.S. Army authorities, he would have been executed: “If your U.S. officers in China had not helped to relieve me

of the false, unfounded charge brought against me, I should have been mistakenly punished.

Though I do not think I was particularly fair in treating the U.S. and Philippine Army men who surrendered in the Philippines, your man [Roxas] thus rescued me from that Chinese prison where I was interned.

“Therefore, I desire to offer my hearty thanks to your forces for that and at the same time I am prepared and willing to devote the rest of my life to the furtherance of friendship, amity and collaboration among the peoples of the United States, the Philippines and Japan.”

At the time the letter was written, Lt. Col. Jimbo had already returned to his prefecture.

This time he affixed his permanent address as No. 77, Jizocho, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata Prefec-

ture.

In the November 22, 1948 ‘Review of the Staff Judge Advocate’ of the U.S. Eighth Army in Yokohama, Japan, Lt. Col Jimbo, a Catholic, declared during the trial of Lt. Yoshinari Tanaka that, as Japanese Army officer, he served in Mindanao from May 1942 to January 1944 and became the adjutant of the 10th Independent Garrison in Davao, with five infantry battalions under it.

Years after he died, Roxas, also a Catholic, was honored with a street in Davao City, largely due to the effort of the influential Ilonggo migrant population.

Two of the important Ilonggo profiles that backed the move were Davao congressman and governor Romualdo C. Quimpo, and pioneering councilor Antonio Habana, Jr., son of a former Capiz representative.

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BDO Remit, WorldRemit give away businesses to beneficiaries

Rosalyn Mendiola, a 20-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Canada, couldn’t believe that a simple act of kindness went a long way and help improve her aunt’s life. After sending funds through WorldRemit to her aunt’s BDO Kabayan Savings account, Rosalyn was selected as a lucky winner of a rice retail business franchise from Grainsmart.

The “Remit-2-win” promotion by WorldRemit and BDO Remit saw two lucky winners receive Php250,000 worth of rice retail business franchise.

“I was really overwhelmed. I have been sending money via WorldRemit for a long time. When I learned that I can transfer directly to a BDO Kabayan Savings, I sent the remittance straight away to my tita. She was able to quickly and conveniently access the money,” shared Rosalyn.

Rosalyn’s tita, Edith, who received the remittance and selected as the first winner of the pangkabuhayan package said: “I feel very happy that I won the rice retail business. It is what my sister and I have been dreaming to have for a long time. We are so grateful to WorldRemit, BDO Remit and Grainsmart because this is a big help for us especially during these tough times.”

Joshebern “Joshie” Bonnevie was equally amazed by being selected as the second winner of the pangkabuhayan package.

“I cannot express my happiness. I used to organize events but due to pandemic lockdowns, I lost my

only source of income. The pangkabuhayan package given by BDO Remit and WorldRemit will definitely help me and my family [to recover],” shared Joshie.

Benefits of BDO Kabayan Savings Genie T. Gloria, senior vice president and head of BDO Remit, described BDO Kabayan Savings as the key to many opportunities for both the OFWs and the beneficiaries, among which is access to BDO Unibank’s various products and services.

“BDO Kabayan Savings can help OFWs build good credit history that will enable them to apply for a car loan, home loan or a business loan in the Philippines,” she said.

In terms of access to remittance or cash withdrawals, BDO has a solution called Cash Agad to help communities in the provinces and far-off islands without banks or ATMS. BDO has partnered with over 10,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) like sari-sari stores and hardware stores to be its Cash Agad partner agents.

All partner stores have point-of-sale (POS) machines where BDO Kabayan Savings account holders can withdraw remittance using their BDO Kabayan ATM cards. In addition, owners of other locally-issued ATM cards can also withdraw cash from any Cash Agad partner agents.

With Cash Agad, traveling to a far off town is no longer necessary to withdraw money. At the same time,

it will encourage BDO Kabayan Savings account holders to withdraw only the amount they need, enabling them to save and grow their savings.

Opportunities amid the challenges Even with the challenges of the pandemic, WorldRemit is helping OFWs stay connected and support friends and loved ones back home.

“Through our partnership with BDO Remit and Grainsmart, we are able to help OFWs and their beneficiaries on the journey towards an improved quality of life brought by financial stability,” said Earl Melivo, WorldRemit country director.

WorldRemit has been a partner of BDO Remit since 2014.

Business training for promo winners included The Pangkabuhayan Package comes with

additional perks, said Grainsmart, the country’s largest rice retailer and franchisor with around 1,000 branches nationwide.

“Product and marketing training is part of the support that we provide to the winners. We’ll provide guidance to them to ensure they are able to manage business operations, and ensure growth and sustainability in their business,” noted Benjamin Batac, founder and CEO of Grainsmart.

For a secure and faster way of sending money, remit through WorldRemit and BDO Remit from different countries. For more information, visit their official websites (https://www. worldremit.com/en/philippines), https://www.bdo. com.ph/personal/remittance-services) and Facebook pages https://www. facebook.com/WorldRe-

Mandaluyong City. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairperson and Ad Interim General Manager Anselmo Simeon P. Pinili represented

by Office of the General Manager Executive Assistant VI Dr. Alexander R. Castillo recognized and awarded two (2) retirees namely, STBR Albay Branch Cash Clerk IV Ms. Leticia S. Lechuga, and Assets and Supply Management Department Division Chief Ms. Agnes D. Castillo

for years of service to PCSO on July 4, 2022 at the PCSO Conservatory Building, Mandaluyong City.

As our colleagues complete their professional careers in the corporate world, a new chapter in their lives begin. We may say our parting goodbyes to our fellow co-workers, but they will live on in our hearts.

Dr. Castillo also thanked everybody, including fellow officials and rank and file employees for the wonder-

ful experience during their time of service at PCSO and vows to give back to the employees what is from the start righteously theirs.

“Charity begins at Home.

We are still working on what is supposed to be enjoyed by the employees” Dr. Castillo said.

“As we speak there is an incoming Chairperson and General Manager which should probably report next week and I hope you back them up the way you gave

your support” Dr. Castillo added. I end my message with a saying “Look at your hands, look at them hindi sila pantay pantay, not even in sizes, not even in length.

Each one has its own purpose. Ganitodapat ang isangorganisasyon. Everybody is important, this hand can do a lot of things, it can do good and it can do bad. It can slap you or It can caress you”. By: Manresa Albert Inciong / Photos by: Edwin Lovino

WorldRemit and BDO Remit award rice retail business packages to two overseas Filipino beneficiaries. Pangkabuhayan package promo winners, Ellane Gueco of Pampanga (left) and Joshebern Bonnevie of Quezon City (right), happily receive the rice retail business franchise from WorldRemit country director Earl Melivo (center), which they describe as a big help to their respective families in these challenging times.

Two recognized retirees honored during PCSO flag ceremony

Retiree STBR Albay Branch Cash Clerk IV Ms. Leticia S. Lechuga represented by Division Chief STBR Ms. Flordeliza P. Balacania.

Retiree Assets and Supply Management Department Division Chief Ms. Agnes D. Castillo received the PCSO Service Award.

ShopeePay shares financial tips to fresh graduates

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MANILA, JULY 7, 2022 Social media feeds are flooded with graduation photos, videos, and congratulatory greetings. With one chapter closing, comes another one.

If you’re a fresh college graduate, it’s time to welcome the “adulting life” and the grown-up responsibilities that come with it. As you build your career and earn your own money, you’ll have greater purchasing power.

Hence, it’s important to take control of your finances early on. ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, can help you in this aspect.

With ShopeePay’s cost-saving features and rewarding perks, you can become a financially-savvy young adult. Here are tips to help you get ready for adulting: Set aside a budget for savings and expenses Allocate a portion of your monthly income for expenses and a percentage for savings. To avoid accidentally using your savings, you can transfer your allotted expenses to your ShopeePay wallet and use it for your transactions. Skip admin fees and cash in for free when you link your BPI or UnionBank account. For other banks, simply use your bank’s online app and cash in via InstaPay to get up to P25 cashback on your first two InstaPay transactions per month.

Send money for free when you make your transactions Online money transfers are very convenient. However, you have to pay addi-

tional interbank or e-wallet fees if your recipients have different bank accounts.

The fees seem like a small amount at first, but they add up over time.

If you’re using ShopeePay, you don’t need to settle any fees because you can send money for free to any bank, e-wallet, or Shop-

ee user.

Aside from the instant savings, you’ll also stand a chance to win coins and money when you join ShopeePay promos like ShopeePay Mission and Happy Hour. If you’re lucky, you can add your winnings to your budget.

Be more cost-effective when giving gifts When it comes to gift-giving, you don’t necessarily have to purchase actual presents and pay additional delivery fees. Sending money is an economical and practical alternative to convey your good wishes.

Now that you’re an adult, you’ll come to realize that a lot of people appreciate monetary gifts. ShopeePay has a feature called Ang Pao that allows you to instantly send money to multiple people in one go, all for free, which is a perfect way to gift your friends during special occasions. You can also use Ang Pao to surprise your parents—a thoughtful way of giving back to them after putting you through school.

Take advantage of discounts when paying bills and personal necessities As you take on more responsibilities in your household, bills tend to pile up.

Every month, you’ll have to pay for utilities like electricity, water, cable, landline, and internet. With ShopeePay, you can conveniently pay your monthly bills online and even get up to 100% cashback for your transactions for new users (minimum spend P180, capped at 180 coins).

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A person can be revived by implementing CPR.

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f a doctor tells you about CV, he isn’t asking for your curriculum vitae but rather he is referring to cardiovascular or relating to the heart and blood vessels.

“For the longest time, cardiovascular causes remain the leading cause of death in our country and many parts of the world,” says Dr. Rafael D. Castillo, one of the country’s noted cardiologists and former president of the Philippine Heart Association (PHA).

“One out of three deaths are due to a CV cause which include coronary artery disease, heart failure, fatal arrhythmias, as well as strokes and other vascular causes,” points out Dr. Castillo, who writes a regular health column for Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Let’s take a closer look at heart diseases alone. The statistics are quite alarming: one out of five deaths are due to heart causes, based on figures released by the Department of Health (DOH). Health experts estimate that around eight to 11 Filipinos are suffering from cardiac arrest every hour.

But the big question among lesser mortals: is car-

diac arrest the same as heart attack?

“The term ‘heart attack’ is often mistakenly used to describe cardiac arrest,” the American Heart Association (AHA) explains. “While a heart attack may cause cardiac arrest and sudden death, the terms don’t mean the same thing. A heart attack (or myocardial infarction) refers to death of heart muscle tissue due to the loss of blood supply, not necessarily resulting in the death of the heart attack victim.”

Cardiac arrest, on the other hand, is caused when the heart’s electrical system doesn’t work properly. If not treated within minutes, it usually leads to sudden death. “Death results when the heart suddenly stops working properly,” AHA says. This may be caused by abnormal, or irregular, heart rhythms (called in medical parlance as arrhythmias).

Cardiac arrest, in other words, is not a heart attack.

“Unlike cardiac arrest, your

Cardiac arrest is not a heart attack.

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IS NOT HEART ATTACK

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heart doesn’t usually stop during a heart attack,” explains webMD.com. “Rather, blood flow is blocked in a heart attack, so your heart doesn’t get enough oxygen.

That can kill some of the heart muscle.”

But cardiac arrest and heart attack are linked: The scar tissue that grows as the person recovers from a heart attack can mess with the heart’s electrical signals and could put the person at risk. And a heart attack itself can sometimes trigger cardiac arrest.

Cardiac arrest is not a heart failure, either. “Cardiac arrest strikes suddenly,” webMD.com says. “It’s an instant crisis. Heart failure is different. It’s a condition where the heart gets weaker over time until it can’t send enough blood and oxygen around the body. When the cells don’t get enough of these nutrients, the body doesn’t work as well. The person may find it hard to catch his breath when he does simple things like carrying groceries, climbs stairs, or even walks.”

Aside from the life-threatening arrhythmias, other causes of cardiac arrest, according to AHA, are as follows: Scarring from a prior heart attack or other causes: A heart that’s scarred or enlarged from any cause is prone to develop life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. The first six months after a heart attack is a particularly high-risk period for sudden cardiac arrest in pa-

This is how cardiac arrest and heart attack differs.

tients with atherosclerotic heart disease.

A thickened heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) from any cause (typically high blood pressure or valvular heart disease) – especially if you also have heart failure – can make you more prone to sudden cardiac arrest.

Heart medications: Under certain conditions, various heart medications can set the stage for arrhythmias that cause sudden cardiac arrest. Paradoxically, antiarrhythmic drugs used to treat arrhythmias can sometimes produce lethal ventricular arrhythmias even at normally prescribed doses.

Medical science called this as a “proarrhythmic” effect.

Regardless of whether there’s organic heart disease, significant changes in blood levels of potassium and magnesium – from us-

ing diuretics, for example – can also cause life-threatening arrhythmias and cardiac arrest.

Electrical abnormalities: Certain electrical abnormalities such as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and Long QT syndrome may cause sudden cardiac arrest in children and young people.

Blood vessel abnormalities: Less often, inborn blood vessel abnormalities, particularly in the coronary arteries and aorta, may be present in young sudden death victims. Adrenaline released during intense physical or athletic activity often acts as a trigger for sudden cardiac arrest when these abnormalities are present.

Recreational drug use: In people without organic heart disease, recreational drug use is a cause of sud-

den cardiac arrest. Recreational drugs are chemical substances taken for enjoyment, or leisure purposes, rather than for medical reasons.

According to the US National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute (NHBLI), the risk of cardiac arrest increases with age. A man is more likely to suffer from cardiac arrest compared to women.

Coronary heart disease is still the major risk factor for cardiac arrest. “Most people who have cardiac arrest have some degree of coronary heart disease; however, many people may not know that they have coronary heart disease until cardiac arrest occurs. Usually their coronary heart disease is ‘silent’ – that is, it has no signs or symptoms.

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10 EDGEDAVAO ERRATUM In the May 23, 30 & June 6, 2022 issues of Edge Davao, the name JAKIE LOU P. QUIJADA should be JACKIE LOU P. QUIJADA in the Notice of Extra-Judicial Sale of Home Development Mutual Fund versus Erwin P. Quijada & Jakie Lou P. Quijada.

Our apologies.

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ily was initially reluctant; but in the quest to fight for justice for the death of Ameirkhan, the Mangacop Clan acceded to the exhumation.

The reenactment is part of NBI-Davao Region’s activities in its parallel investigation to Mangacop’s murder case.

The officials of NBI 11 vowed to dig deeper and conduct a thorough parallel investigation in the case of Mangacop after the City Prosecutor’s Office issued an order requiring all investigative units to submit additional

pieces of evidence.

These developments are related to the shooting incident on July 2, 2022, wherein Dr. Marvin Rey Andrew Roflo Pepino, PNP Non-Uniformed Personnel of PRO 11 and son of the late Police BGen Marvin Manuel Pepino, shot Mangacop at the parking area of Lugar Bar in J. Camus Extension, Brgy. 9-A, Davao City in Davao City.

The NBI 11 has six remaining days to conduct its own investigation and submit findings and additional evidence.

spread of COVID-19 in the reopening of classes, which includes the mandatory wearing of face masks, physical distancing, and proper ventilation, among others.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr earlier said the government eyed to bring back in-person classes at full capacity

by November, though various groups have expressed doubts over the plan, citing safety concerns due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic.

The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (Cocopea) said it would continue to appeal to Education Secretary Sara Duterte “to allow the hybrid and online [learning] options in private schools” beyond October 31.

“Hope we can be heard on behalf of the schools and especially the parents who still prefer their children to have an online component (hybrid) when they go back to face-to-face classes,” Cocopea Managing Director

Joseph Noel Estrada said in a text message.

School calendar Meanwhile, the department said SY 2022-2023 would have 203 school days, with classes scheduled to start on August 22 — the same date proposed by the previous DepEd leadership — and end on July 7, 2023.

Enrollment for the upcoming SY will run from July 25 until the first day of classes, according to the order.

The Christmas break will start on December 8, with classes resuming on January 4, 2023.

Private schools, and state or local universities and colleges offering basic education may “implement or deviate” from the DepEd’s calendar.

“They may start classes not earlier than the first Monday of June and not later than the last day of August… any deviation from the school calendar shall be reported to their respective Regional Offices in advance,” DepEd said.

ter to them here. But, our target is to really cater to all the barangays in District A. And hopefully our plan is to really go mobile),” Espela added.

Meanwhile, at the Talomo South District Health Center, mobile vaccinations had been launched on Wednesday last week along with the operationalization of the district health center vaccination program. This, according to District Health Officer Dr. Margie Roa-Rubio in an interview with the CIO on Monday.

Roa-Rubio said that since the roll out of vaccination in the district health centers and the launching of mobile vaccination in

the NHA Bangkal Gym on Wednesday last week, a total of 378 individuals received shots, of whom, 110 belonged to the pediatric age groups 5-11 and 12-17.

The District Health Officer said that the Talomo South District Health Center is coordinating with school principals of the elementary schools in the district to encourage students and their parents to get inoculated or avail of booster shots. Roa-Rubio also said that mobile vaccination programs targeting Barangays Baliok, Dumoy, Bago Gallera, Bago Aplaya and Talomo Proper are slated this week.

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mao lang to ang i-Transfer of Rights,” he said.

Some investors are using properties in Marilog under usufruct agreement or they can utilize the property for up to 25 years.

“Kontrata lang gyud na sila. Puwede nila itikad ang surface sa yuta pero ang internal ana isipon sa mga bisaya or mga tao na nakapalit na dili gyud na ilaha,” he said.

Mande said investing in Marilog has its advantages in terms of peace and development in the area. He said through these investments, farmers will be taught how to till their lands using modern farming techniques.

“Mao na akong sulti sa mga naka access didto na kung naa man mo diha nga tudluan ug maayo ang tribu ug dili mga binuang. Daghan na proyekto karon didto ug very productive,” he said.

He also said that the businesses to be established should also be able to help IPs in the area.

He said some investors are offering finished products which the IPs don’t want.

“Usahay ang mag-invest dito luto daan, finish product ang ilang iduso. Dapat lingkuran ug hikayon nato ug dili tong gihikay na daan.

Dili na among gusto,” he said.

He said before implementing their projects, there must be an education campaign first, then get a Free, Prior and Informed Consent

(FPIC) from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to avoid conflict.

He also cited Executive Order No. 24-A Series of 2021 signed by then-Mayor Vice President Sara Duterte, which is an order creating the technical working group (TWG) of the Joint Task Force to guide, regulate, and monitor business establishments, land use, and boundary conflicts in Marilog District, which are all under Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT).

Among the functions of the TWG include conducting inspection and regular monitoring of all activities conducted in Marilog District related to unregulated businesses and other developments; and providing recommendations to the Joint Task Force for Marilog District to explore and adopt win-win solutions and further preserve and protect the area.

Mande cited the IP’s Sustainable Development Plan that enables the tribes through the assistance of the NCIP to formulate their laws and policies concerning their ancestral domain.

“Ug naa sa provision na every five years naa mi enhancement program ug tan-awon kung unsa ang mga nangatuman then maginventory mi kung unsa ang ilahang (investors) natabang sa IP community,” he said.

in the exercise of his rights and in the performance of these duties act with justice, give everyone his due, and observed honesty and good faith.

“Honoring the reputation of this legislative body and the City of Davao as a community that looks after the collective interest of all its stakeholders, the Committee on Civil, Political, and Human Rights respectfully request the honorable 20th City Council for the

enactment of the Anti-Bullying Ordinance of the city of Davao,” he said.

Villafuerte added that through this ordinance the city can further promote the general welfare and well-being of the citizens by recognizing that bullying is not an act done with justice nor it is giving someone his due, it is an act done in bad faith, it is unacceptable, deplorable, and does not bode well for the well being of the citizens.

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cause we import the flour that we use.)

“Alam din natin ‘yung need at reasonability ng kanilang request. Pero siyempre, mayroon lang tayong mga hinihintay na data kung i-approve ang P4 na

request ng bread producers,” she continued.

(We also know the need and reasonability of their request. But of course, we have to wait for the data if we are to approve bread producers’ P4 request.)

to improve tax administration and collection.

Besides digital services, Diokno is seeking to tax single-use plastics.

“We are thinking on possible tax on singe-use plastic

as this is part of our commitment to climate change.

And as a response to recent developments, on the basis of fairness, we intend to tax online purchases,” Diokno said.

ments with payment terms ranging from nine to 60 months, depending on the total amount of delinquency.

Meanwhile, Quayle

urged the SSS-Davao clients to file applications online “for convenient, swift, and affordable transactions.” (PNA)

and independent counsel preferably of his own choice,” Lapid added.

The law states that actual free legal services shall be exclusive of the minimum 60-hour mandatory legal aid services

rendered to indigent litigants.

To avail of the tax deductions, lawyers and firms may apply for certification from the Supreme Court (SC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and PAO.

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Because of this, doctors and nurses have not detected it,” the NHBLI points out.

Other risk factors include: have had arrhythmias or cardiac arrest (or someone in the family), smoke or abuse drugs or alcohol, have had one or more heart attacks, have diabetes, hypertension or heart failure, and being obese.

“Sudden strong feelings, especially out-of-control anger, can prompt arrhythmias that trigger cardiac arrest,” webMD.com reminds.

“Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression may make you more likely to have it.”

The Mayo Clinic says cardiac arrest symptoms are immediate and drastic and include: sudden collapse, no pulse, no breathing, and loss of consciousness. “Sometimes other signs and symptoms precede sudden cardiac arrest,” it says. “These may include fatigue, fainting, blackouts, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, palpitations or vomiting.”

Cardiac arrest is often likened to a thief as it occurs without warning. That’s why it’s a medical emergency; you need to see a doctor right away.

“If you have frequent episodes of chest pain or discomfort, heart palpitations, irregular or rapid heartbeats, unexplained wheezing or shortness of breath, fainting or near fainting, or you’re feeling lightheaded or dizzy, see your doctor promptly,” the Mayo Clinic advises. “If these symptoms are ongoing, you should seek emergency medical help.”

Cardiac arrest happens anytime, anywhere. Dr. Raul L. Lapitan, immediate past PHA president, claims about 70% of cardiac arrests happen out of the hospital and they occur mostly in public places. “Of those successfully brought to the hospital, only 4-6 percent come out alive with minimal mental and physical defects,” he lamented.

AHA says death occurs within minutes if the victim does not receive treatment.

But cardiac arrest can be reversible in some victims if it’s treated within a few minutes. And the best chances of a person stricken with heart seizure starts with how long an emergency responds, according to Dr. Lapitan. That’s why he urges bystanders to conduct a hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to the victim.

CPR must start with-

in the four to six minutes when the arrest started while advanced life support measures must begin within 8 minutes to avoid brain death.

“Every minute that a CPR is delayed reduces the chances of survival and recovery by 10 percent,” reminds Dr. Castillo. “If it’s delayed by five minutes, a 50% chance of recovery shall have gone down the drain.

If it’s delayed by more than ten minutes, the prospect of recovery is nil.”

In a feature released by Philippine News Agency, Dr. Francis Lavapie, chairman of PHA Council on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, shares the following steps: First, place the heel of one hand over the center of the person’s chest. Then, put your other hand on top of your hand. Keeping your elbows straight, position your shoulders directly above your hands before you do the push or compression.

Second, perform 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Make sure that each compression is two inches at the least.

“This must be done quickly because we’re trying to get back the heart beat rhythm,” Dr. Lavapie said. “To keep the rhythm, you can think of the ‘staying alive, staying alive, ha ha ha staying alive’ as you perform compressions on the person have cardiac arrest.”

Dr. Lavapie said that you continue doing the CPR until the patient or victim is brought back to life or until the rescue team arrives.

As there’s no sure way to know your risk of cardiac arrest, reducing the risk is your best strategy. Among the steps most doctors recommend which you can do include regular checkups, and screening for heart disease.

The Mayo Clinic also suggests to live a heart-healthy lifestyle with the following approaches: avoid smoking and drink alcohol in moderation (no more than one to two drinks a day). Eat a nutritious, balanced diet. Stay physically active. Get down to a healthy weight. Manage stress.

If you know you have heart disease or conditions that make you more vulnerable to an unhealthy heart, consult your doctor. He may recommend that you take appropriate steps to improve your health, such as taking medications for high cholesterol or carefully managing diabetes.

for AI 14 days from the date of sample collection,” the BAI said.

Morales, meanwhile, vowed to closely coordinate with the private sector to monitor supply and ensure the stable price of chicken and eggs.

On Monday, the DA’s

Bantay Presyo (Price Watch) showed that the prevailing market price for whole chicken in Metro Manila now ranges from PHP190 to PHP220 per kilogram (kg), higher than the price range last June 30, except for Malabon and Commonwealth Market which maintained

contract costs of the stateowned National Power Corporation (NPC).

Lotilla began his career in the academia as

Assistant Professor of Law in 1985 at the University of the Philippines (UP) shortly upon his admission to the Bar.

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Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren passes around Orlando’s Justin James and Emanuel Terry. PHOTO: AP

Holmgren stars as Thunder down Magic

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AS VEGAS — Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the draft, had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 8481 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night (Tuesday, Manila time) in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Holmgren shot 7 of 10 in a game that was originally expected to be a matchup of the No. 1 and 2 picks. But the

Magic announced earlier on Monday that Paolo Banchero would not play the remainder of the summer af-

ter averaging 20 points, five rebounds and six assists in his two games in Las Vegas.

Josh Giddey added 12 points, seven rebounds and eight assists for the Thunder (1-1).

Holmgren, a 7-footer out of Gonzaga, did a little bit of everything, from bringing up the ball to anchoring the Oklahoma City defense. He threw down dunks, was 2 of 4 from 3-point range, blocked two

shots and changed multiple more, but committed four turnovers.

Justin James led Orlando (2-1) with 16 points on 6-of9 shooting. Tommy Kuhse scored 14 points, Devin Cannady added 12 and Zavier Simpson had 11 points, seven assists and five steals.

Emanuel Terry scored 10 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.

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Trey Murphy III, the No. 17 selection in the 2021 draft, had 30 points on 10-of-18 shooting and Daequan Plowden scored 16 to help New Orleans beat Atlanta.

Dyson Daniels, the Pelicans’ first-round draft pick (No. 8 overall), did not play because of an ankle injury.

Jared Harper made 9 of 12 from the free throw line and finished with 14 points and seven assists for the Pel-

Abando completes Gilas line-up for FIBA Asia Cup

R Gilas Pilipinas player Rhenz Abando will suit up for the squad in the FIBA Asia Cup.

icans (1-1). Tyrique Jones added 11 points, nine rebounds and four blocks.

AJ Griffin, the Hawks’ No. 16 pick in the draft, did not play did not play due to discomfort in his right foot.

Chaundee Brown Jr. and Justin Tillman scored 14 points apiece for Atlanta (02).

The Hawks shot 31.7% (26 of 82) from the field and made 3 of 24 (12.5%) from 3-point range.

eigning NCAA Most Valuable Player Rhenz Abando will complete the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Abando’s inclusion to the team was approved during the technical committee meeting on Monday night, according to Gilas Pilipinas team manager and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) deputy executive director Butch Antonio.

The standout from Colegio de San Juan de Letran replaces Dwight Ramos, who was ruled out of the

tournament over a shin injury.

With Abando receiving the green light to play, Gilas Pilipinas will have a full 12man roster for their FIBA Asia campaign that starts on Wednesday.

Also part of the team are: Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena, Ray Parks, Poy Erram, SJ Belangel, RJ Abarrientos, Carl Tamayo, Will Navarro, Kevin Quiambao, Francis Lopez, and Geo Chiu.

The Philippines opens its campaign on Wednesday night against Lebanon, followed by India on Friday and New Zealand on Sunday.

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ATHLETES WELFARE POC incentive trust fund gains full support

A female gym member works out at the Arcadia Fitness Gym inside the Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center in Escandor Street, Ecoland.

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he Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) special incentive trust fund for medalist athletes has started to take shape quickly after the POC’s principal partners pledged their full support especially ahead of 2023 when two major regional games are to be staged.

POC president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino thanked Ramon S. Ang and San Miguel Corp.

(SMC) and Manuel V. Pangilinan and his MVP Sports Foundation, Smart and PLDT for committing to the trust fund, a first of its kind in Philippine sports.

A third major benefactor, Charlie Gonzales’ Ulticon Builders Inc., has also committed its support to the trust fund which will complement the law-mandated incentive program for medalist athletes and coaches from the government through the Philippine Sports Commission.

“The POC expresses its gratitude to Mr. RSA (Ang) and Mr. MVP (Pangilinan) for their relentless and enthusiastic support to the trust fund, which is envisioned to inspire our athletes to level up further in their pursuit of victories overseas,” Tolentino said in a news release on Tuesday.

Tolentino said the trust fund would be a strong motivation for athletes who will compete in the Cambodia 32nd Southeast Asian Games in May as well as the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in China which was postponed a year to September 2023.

“It will be a very busy year for Philippine sports and, like how we did this year, the POC will again guarantee medalist athletes their incentives for them to excel even more,” Tolentino said.

The POC under Tolentino started rewarding cash bonuses to medalist athletes in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and the 31st SEA Games last May where the organization released a total of PHP11.150 million in cash bonuses to 417 athletes who won 52 gold, 70 silver and 105 bronze medals in Vietnam.

The POC special incentive trust fund program will spur private sector support to reward medalists in the SEA Games, Asian Games and Olympics.

“All donations from private corporations will automatically go to that incentive trust fund for athletes,” Tolentino said. (PR)